Dawkins, Goodman practice Lard 10-27-10

Douglas LeeOct 27, 2010 8:35 AM

Good Morning, Broncos fans! There’s some good news on the injury front, as Brian Dawkins and Andre’ Goodman returned to practice yesterday. Robert Ayers, Darcel McBath and Wesley Woodyard did not practice and are unlikely to make the trip to London tomorrow. Also not practicing yesterday were Eddie Royal, Kevin Vickerson and Perrish Cox. The Broncos brought back Le Kevin Smith, who had been cut following the preseason. Meanwhile, LB Diyral Briggs was claimed by the Packers after the Broncos waived him with intent to return him to the practice squad. Instead, the Broncos re-signed TE Riar Geer, who they had released just hours earlier, to the practice squad.

UPDATE 8:07AM ET The 49ers have announced that Troy Smith will start at QB on Sunday.

Chris Hall shares a brief report for Broncos TV as players try to move on from Sunday.

Josh McDaniels’ veterans came to his defense yesterday. Obviously they’re not going to come out and say they’ve quit on their coach, but they could have said nothing, or been less enthusiastic. Or, we could be reading about some unnamed player(s) saying they don’t like McDaniels. Until then, whose opinion do you value more in terms of Josh McDaniels? Champ Bailey’s? Mark Schlereth’s? Alfred Williams?

Meanwhile, Don Banks is the first to actually say it - Josh McDaniels is on the hot seat, and that Pat Bowlen was “livid” with Sunday’s unraveling.

However, Peter King says that he thinks McDaniels’ job is safe after this season, barring a further collapse.

The problem with that analogy is we were the killed. Does that mean we are just looking to survive??? j/k.

Thanks BK!

Posted by Boydy2669 on 2010-10-27 21:09:27

Good work today - as you do every day!

I just read the article about the vets come to McDaniels defense. I guess I would be very concerned if I heard our coach fussing about what has gone by and not looking forward to the next game. They have - as a team - had a chance to look at their mistakes, lick their wounds, and move on.

I remember reading a book about a fighter pilot in the Spanish Civil War in the 1930&#8217s. He said that when you finish a kill (shoot down a plane), do not relish what you have done - but prepare for the next plane that is certain to be on your tail. This is what McDaniels is doing and the entire team is doing.

I just wish like hell they&#8217d get some consistency on the OL and some adequacy in the running game.

Posted by BlackKnight on 2010-10-27 21:04:31

All hell will break loose if we lose to the 49ers.

Posted by NickCast on 2010-10-27 20:10:33

JT, I&#8217m sorry if you took that as a personal attack. My issue is with Schlereth and Williams themselves speculating on the mood of the ballclub. Yes, they are former players. But they are not in the locker room, and they are using wild speculation to drum up conversation and get everyone revved up and tuning in.

They&#8217re the ones who said it, not you. Thanks for being here.

Posted by Douglas Lee on 2010-10-27 15:55:26

&#8220....Or, we could be reading about some unnamed player(s) saying they don’t like McDaniels. Until then, whose opinion do you value more in terms of Josh McDaniels? Champ Bailey’s? Mark Schelereth’s? Alfred Williams?...&#8221

LOL. Looks like I made the big time, with my remarks here getting recognized and repeatedly thrown back at me &#8220anonymously&#8221. Good &#8220objective&#8221 work, guys&#8230LMAO!

Posted by jtomasik on 2010-10-27 15:21:54

It&#8217s real tempting to get excited about facing a team that&#8217s also a complete mess starting Troy Smith at QB. That&#8217s not happening to me again. I don&#8217t care if SF starts Morrissey at QB Sunday.

Posted by ButteBronco on 2010-10-27 14:52:08

I think there&#8217s that small pocket in indiana because Orton is from Purdue. But I could be wrong on that.

“Troy Smith gives us a good opportunity to win this game,” Singletary said. “He has enough of the offense to play.”

I suppose this is a good thing considering Singletary has been wrong all yr.

Thanks for Lard, Doug. I like how the dust storm has settled.

Posted by Orange and Blue on 2010-10-27 12:53:41

Thanks Doug.

Great to read the comments of the players. The only thing that worried me&#8230once again&#8230...was Bannan&#8217s comments of just trying to survive after they went down 21. It shows a little lack of mental unpreparedness and panic. There was still essentially the whole game t go. You would hope vets like him would circle the wagons and realize there was still a chance if they did their jobs.